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Launch of the W. S. Lindsay, iron emigrant ship 1852
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Launch of the W. S. Lindsay, iron emigrant ship 1852
Launch of the W.S. Lindsay, the new iron emigrant ship, at Willington near Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 30th September 1852. The ship was built entirely for the purpose of emigration.
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1850s 1852 Emigrant Emigration Iron Launches Launching Lindsay May19 Newcastle Shipping Willington
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In the autumn of 1852, the iron-hulled emigrant ship W.S. Lindsay was launched at Willington Quay, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, marking a significant milestone in the mass migration of people from Europe to the New World. The W.S. Lindsay was one of the first ships of its kind built specifically for the purpose of emigration, reflecting the growing demand for affordable and efficient transportation to the shores of North America. The launching of the W.S. Lindsay was a grand event, drawing large crowds of onlookers from the local community and beyond. The image captured in this print by the Illustrated London News depicts the moment of the ship's launch, with a throng of people gathered on the shoreline, cheering and waving as the vessel slowly slides into the water. The ship's sleek, imposing iron hull stands out against the backdrop of the North Sea, a testament to the ingenuity and industrial might of the time. The 1850s were a period of unprecedented emigration from Europe, driven by a combination of economic hardship, political instability, and the allure of new opportunities in the New World. The W.S. Lindsay and other iron emigrant ships like it played a crucial role in facilitating this mass movement of people, carrying thousands of passengers across the Atlantic in relative comfort and safety. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the statistics of the mass migration of the 19th century, and the role that advances in shipbuilding technology played in shaping the course of history. The W.S. Lindsay may have been just one ship among many, but it represented a new chapter in the lives of countless individuals and families, who embarked on a journey of hope and opportunity across the Atlantic.
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